Whenever the holidays roll around, the obsession with sequins begins. Don’t you just love it? I do! Can you please just drape me in sequins? I couldn’t think of a better thing to wear during my favorite time of the year. I’m supposed to be doing something else right now, but I just had to roundup some of my favorite plus size sequin skirts. Read more

The holidays are here and if you’re like me, you’re in a daze. And you probably haven’t finished or even started shopping yet. If you’re that person, I’m here to offer a little gift inspiration with a holiday gift guide. Not just any gift guide either. This one is inspired by all things gold. Read more

Shopping online has never been easy, especially when it comes to fit. How many times have your ordered something only to be worried until you try it on? Yeah, probably the story of your lives right? Well, if you haven’t discovered eShakti then you’re missing out! It’s time to talk custom sizing and ready to wear for sizes 0-36W.

Inspiration is around every corner…or in my case after every phone call. After chatting with Ivory of IvoryJinelle.blogspot.com about her search for a winter white outfit, I was so inspired to find a few plus size winter white dresses. Now, let me tell you. This was no easy task. Read more

One thing I’ve learned about our skin is that it’s not universal. There are so many different types and combinations. Even our ethnicity plays a part. Conffianz, a brand new skincare line targeted towards Latinas, knows all about our challenges. Read more

If there’s one thing I’m especially proud of, it’s my ability and passion to go shopping. I wouldn’t say it’s a gift…OK…maybe it is…who knows. I do know that I love to do it and if I can help you with a few of my personal Christmas shopping tips, during the busiest (aka craziest) shopping time of the year, then that’s what I’ll do. Use these tips to help make your holiday season a little less stressful. Read more

It’s such an amazing feeling to be passionate about something in life, especially when it makes you happy. Unfortunately, there’s a chance you will come across people who will try to rattle your happy little cage, take away your blissfulness, and make you feel like you’re not good enough-whether it’s on purpose or not. Read more

It’s been a busy two weeks! I got a little thrown off with my holiday fashion trends posts. When I was shopping for my Latin Grammy dress, I couldn’t help by be inspired by all of the stunning pieces out there are perfect for the season—especially the plus size velvet dresses! Read more

Did I ever tell you how important indie plus-size fashion designers are to this community? They bring creativity, quality, and detail to their collections that a lot of big brands sometimes miss. Not to mention blood, sweat, and tears. As you know, Elann Zelie of Zelie for She is a personal friend of mine. And she is so passionate about her line and creating stylish clothing for plus-size women. So, when she asked if I’d be interested in modeling a few of her pieces, of course I said yes!

I consider myself a denim kind of lady—wearing it all of the time. Truth is, I don’t wear dresses very often. But, when L’Oreal Paris invited me to attend the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, I made sure to find one that added some much needed sparkle. I had a few outfits ideas in mind for the biggest night in Latin music. It was this look that made the cut!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored and heartfelt collaboration with Pantene.

The relationship with our hair is a funny thing. We love it one minute, then we’re hating it the next—especially when it won’t do what we want it to do. In the end, it’s love that wins, because when you ask people to cut their luscious locks they’re pretty hesitant to do it. Or when someone loses it, beyond their own control, it can be devastating. That’s why I was more than happy to donate 10-inches of my own hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths on National Donate Your Hair Day (NDYHD). Read more

Since the crazy, mad busy, and stressful holidays are here, you’re bound to have some sleepless nights. And what comes with lack of sleep? Puffy eyes! Sorry for the reminder. I’ve been all about my eyes lately. Trying this and that, but I came across the Mary Kay Indulge Soothing Eye Gel recently and I wanted to share it with you. Read more